External connection box and a case body thereof for a storage device

Abstract

An external connection box and a case body thereof are for receiving a storage device therein. The external connection box for a storage device has a case body, a front cover, and a rear cover. The case body has an outer casing and at least one metal inner plate. The outer casing forms a receiving space therein. The at least one metal inner plate is disposed at an inner surface of the outer casing. The at least one metal inner plate has a plurality of resilient fins, and the resilient fins extend into the receiving space. As such, the case body of the external connection box for a storage device of the present invention has a heat dissipating function, an EMI shielding function, a reinforcing function, and a cushioning function.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an external connection box and a case body thereof, and more particularly, to an external connection box and a case body thereof for receiving a storage device such as a hard disk or a memory module therein. [0003] 2. Background of the Invention [0004] Storage devices (such as hard disks or memory modules) are important peripheral devices for computers as they store a large amount of electronic data therein. In order to easily carry a storage device, manufacturers use an external connection box for receiving the storage device therein, to protect the storage device, to improve the external appearance of the storage device and to ensure that the storage device operates efficiently and stably. [0005] Furthermore, as a consequence of technological progress and the demand of users, the speed of storage devices is getting faster and their capacity is getting larger. [0006] A conventional ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is an external connection box and case body for a storage device. The case body is designed to have heat dissipating and EMI shielding functions, improving the operating efficiency and stability of the storage device. The case body is easy to manufacture, aesthetically pleasing, and strong, improving the quality of the external connection box and reducing its cost. The case body also has a cushioning function, reducing the likelihood of damage to the data stored in the storage device due to external force. The invention achieves these technical effects through an external connection box for a storage device comprising an outer casing, at least one metal inner plate, a front cover, and a rear cover. The metal inner plate has resilient fins that extend into the receiving space of the outer casing, providing heat dissipating and EMI shielding functions. The outer casing and metal inner plate are modularized, allowing them to be used with any type of circuit module connected to the storage device. The case body also has a cushioning function, reducing the likelihood of damage to the data stored in the storage device.

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, as a consequence of technological progress and the demand of users, the speed of storage devices is getting faster and their capacity is getting larger.

However, when the storage device is received in the receiving space, a metal element on a surface of the storage device (such as the metal outer casing) is unable to sufficiently contact the supporting body.

Consequently, the heat dissipating function of the external connection box is not good, and the storage device operates inefficiently.

In addition, the external connection box does not have an EMI (Electromagnetic Interfering) shielding function, so it is unable to ensure that the storage device operates stably.

Furthermore, aluminum alloy is expensive and unpleasant to look at.

Moreover, there is a gap between the storage device and the external connection box.

When the external connection box is shaken or impacted by an external force, the storage device is affected, too.

This causes the electronic data stored in the storage device to be damaged.

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